A New Monthly Gathering

We’re excited to introduce something new to our community: Coffee & Connection: Soft Socializing for Soft Bodies, a monthly coffee and connection meet-up created with intention, care and a deep desire for authentic fat connection.

What is Soft Socializing?

Soft Socializing is a low-pressure, welcoming environment to come together without any expectations or pressure. There’s no agenda you have to follow and no “right” way to participate. You can come to chat and meet new people, or you can sit quietly and enjoy being in community.

So many social spaces come with unspoken expectations to be “on,” to be interesting, or to perform in a certain way. For many of us, that feels exhausting or inaccessible, so we wanted to create something different. This is all about building community in a way that feels gentle and affirming. It’s about making room for connection that doesn’t require effort or explaining. It’s all about being in a space where fat bodies are centered, celebrated and comfortable.

Come As You Are

Bring a craft, a book, or even your favorite board game. There will be optional prompts and light activities available for those who want some structure, but everything is completely optional. You are always free to engage in whatever way feels right to you.

Join Us

Our first Coffee & Connection gathering will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm at:
Dogwood Coffee
2700 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55114

Whether you stay for five minutes or the whole time, whether you talk with others or keep to yourself, you are welcome here. While we intend for this to be an ongoing monthly offering, future dates will evolve as we learn what works best for our community.

We look forward to growing this space with you - softly and authentically.